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![Graphic of the Future Chefs challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736550996/phoenixk12orus/rswgmrvdsfpd12gkmh7r/Futurechefslogo2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736550996/phoenixk12orus/rswgmrvdsfpd12gkmh7r/Futurechefslogo2025.jpg","width":500}])
The 15th annual Future Chefs National Challenge is here and elementary students must submit their recipes by January 31 to participate
![A bus drives through snow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730836800/phoenixk12orus/v24n6vymsxoanftxlqvt/Winterweatherlogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730836800/phoenixk12orus/v24n6vymsxoanftxlqvt/Winterweatherlogo.jpg","width":500}])
You have questions about our winter weather procedures? We have answers
![A boy looks at a textbook]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735931210/phoenixk12orus/w40pfvjhoyeeraymbtla/Curriculumreviewpic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735931210/phoenixk12orus/w40pfvjhoyeeraymbtla/Curriculumreviewpic.jpg","width":500}])
PTS invites parents and community members to review our district's proposed health curriculum materials
![A man reads a newspaper]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727221200/phoenixk12orus/vsql3m0tzcjkt4zope5e/OESnewslogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727221200/phoenixk12orus/vsql3m0tzcjkt4zope5e/OESnewslogo.jpg","width":500}])
In the latest Hawk Talk, Principal Vallier shares some important OES attendance data
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Small building reopens November 22, December 13; stocked with essential items free to anyone who needs them
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Framework offers comprehensive approach to emergency preparedness
![A man appears to read a newspaper]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729117505/phoenixk12orus/hxyu01pb3phgiz1bh5bc/PTSnewslogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729117505/phoenixk12orus/hxyu01pb3phgiz1bh5bc/PTSnewslogo.jpg","width":500}])
This pre-Thanksgiving edition features a new Loop With the Supt., a food drive story and much more
![A girl helps put food in bags]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732734840/phoenixk12orus/woch4wq0fiixhzawfdoy/Thanksgivingfoodlogophoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732734840/phoenixk12orus/woch4wq0fiixhzawfdoy/Thanksgivingfoodlogophoto.jpg","width":500}])
Community Care food drive covers Thanksgiving meals for 113 people
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OES Stories
Discover the highlights of Orchard Hill Elementary with stories, videos, photos, and social media posts that celebrate the achievements and events across our vibrant community.
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Superintendent Brent Barry talks about his favorite PTS memories of 2024 during a chilly walk around the Phoenix High track
![Former board member Craig Prewitt, left, shakes hands with PTS superintendent Brent Barry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736540615/phoenixk12orus/oyhnxq2rmkezazgm3krh/Boardprewitthonoredstory800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736540615/phoenixk12orus/oyhnxq2rmkezazgm3krh/Boardprewitthonoredstory800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736540615/phoenixk12orus/oyhnxq2rmkezazgm3krh/Boardprewitthonoredstory800x716.jpg","width":800}])
Former PTS school board member Craig Prewitt, one of our most important leaders who helped set the tone for PTS for decades, receives some love during a special board presentation
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The Ashland Community Health Foundations drops by PTS elementary schools for a beloved annual tradition
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Orchard Hill first graders pay a visit to the Rogue Valley Manor to sing a few Christmas carols
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Orchard Hill students learn the value of a can-do attitude during NED's Resiliency Ride